Ocracoke Lighthouse on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, USA 20 Sep 2024

Ocracoke Lighthouse on Ocracoke Island, North Carolina, USA

Welcome to Ocracoke Island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, United States. This is a place where history and nature intertwine. This secluded island, reachable only by ferry or small plane, offers 16 miles of untouched beaches and a wealth of stories. The Ocracoke Lighthouse, seen in today"s image, stands out as a notable landmark. The lighthouse celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2023, making it the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in North Carolina. It boasts an 8,000-candlepower light, which can be seen up to 14 miles offshore.

© Chansak Joe/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

Teddy bears of the sea
20 Sep 2023Aqueduct, Arkadia Park, Poland
20 Sep 2025Oktoberfest begins!
20 Sept 2026Eiffel Tower, Paris, France

More Desktop Wallpapers:

6 Dec 2025Everglades National Park, Florida, United States
Zebras enjoying their day
18 Jan 2026Winnie the Pooh Day
9 May 2025International Chameleon Day
10 May 2026Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada
13 Jun 2025Vila Franca Islet, São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal
12 Dec 2024Poinsettia or Christmas flower
28 Jul 2024Colourful bathing huts on the beach in Skåne County, Sweden
5 Mar 2024Bangkok, Thailand
13 Feb 2025Lake Tyrrell, Victoria, Australia
11 Apr 2026Papagayo Beach, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
The world’s greatest oasis?
3 Sep 2025St Barbaras Cathedral, Kutná Hora, Czechia
19 Sep 2024International Talk Like a Pirate Day
17 Feb 2024Jorvik Viking Festival
An explosive history
24 Dec 2024Silent night, sparkling lights and hearts full of joy
Remember, remember…
4 Mar 2025Happy Fat Tuesday!
24 Feb 2025Giant cuttlefish, Whyalla, South Australia, Australia
6 Apr 2024Japan Castle Day
18 Mar 2025Red rock formations, Sedona, Arizona, United States
Rock House in Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio
28 Jan 2024Channel Country, Australia
7 Sep 2024Annas hummingbird
Happy Boxing Day!
13 Jan 2026Hen Galan
Guarding the pass
16 May 2024International Day of Light
Bright blue lakes and rugged mountains